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    errors?

    1.. Bases loaded. A ground ball hit to SS. She stops the ball clean. Looks around and tosses the ball to P while runners are going around bases. Since she made zero attempt to get an out is that an error? 2.. Ball hit to the pifcher she lifts her leg to get out of the way and ball passes by...
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    Dropped 3rd strike

    Howdy Folks, When keeping stats on pitchers where do you put the dropped 3rd strike? Is it marked as a strike and when that runner scores you count the run as an earned run?
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    Weather

    I just want to say I hope all of you had just as beautiful of weather as we did North Texas!!
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    Door open or shut?

    And now DD has run into conflict with pitching. One says "shut the door" the other says don't worry about the door because it doesn't leave you in a position to be ready to defend. One is the paid PC that we've been with since DD started pitching. The other is the new teams PC. Both pitches...
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    Bugs or no bugs

    Yes there really are coaches out there that teach and use the phrase "squish the bug". I should know.. Every other instructor and/ or coach we run into does it. DD has become a hitting disaster because of the different teaching technique. Please explain why!!! For those who believe in...
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    Huge heart!

    DD's PC is founder of the Dylan Foundation. Her son has Autism. The foundation is having a 1k to raise money for autism. DD not only wants to participate in the walk and has a group of 7 walking with her she has also decided she wants to raise donations. She set a goal and everything. So proud...
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    Midlothian TX looking for players

    10u and 12u looking to fill TB rosters. MSG me for details.
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    Blindfolded

    Can your DD throw strikes blindfolded? Since pitching is 100% mechanics they should be able to right?
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    Wow, that was harder than I expected...

    We have changed teams. We did not change to some #1 game winning team in anyway. Actually the playing level is about the same. We get spanked every game we play. We are excited about the new team. Played up in a 14u tourney tjis weekend. We scored 2 out of 7 games. It was pathetic but the girls...
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    Rubber measurements

    How do i measure the distance for DD's pitching rubber? From what part of the rubber to what part of the plate? Moving up to 43' , ( thanks Amy :) )
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    Great vid breaking it down.

    http://espn.go.com/espnw/video/9282901/speed-softball
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    Is it okay?

    DD is 13yo she pitches 55mph, has 7 pitches and she hits her marks every time. Went to tryouts and the others were not perfect is that okay? Should I work on DD speed? Ha ha ha sorry. Just had to.
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    Reasons to leave & what to look for

    What are some of the top reasons to leave a team? What are some important things to look for while looking for a new team?
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    Unable to understand...

    Been pondering it for a while now.. tossing it around trying to find the logic, coaching strategy.. something!! Anything!!!! Why in (fill in the blank) would we allow 12 runs before we pulled the pitcher????//??? Any ideas?
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    Learning to slide in metal cleats

    13yr old DD getting ready for spikes in 14U. Any good vidsso she can see proper foot/tush placement?
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    batting average

    What all is included when calculating batting average?
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    Best Bat

    Looking at getting DD a second bat. She has the 13 Xeno. Any recommendations?
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    Rec ball and TB

    Your opinions please. While trying to get ready for HS ball next year are we holding DD back by having her play rec and TB instead of just TB?
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    Any High school or college coaches ?

    Other than accuracy and speed what do high school and college coaches look for in a pitcher?
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    ASA rule on dropped 3rd strike.

    Can one of you please tell me the rule on dropped third strike, 1st base occupied when It's an out when It's not an out Ect?
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